Bigg Boss 17 contestant and popular YouTuber Anurag Dobhal attempted to end his life live on Instagram. This was his second suicide attempt in just a few days. The influencer called it his “final drive” and said goodbye to thousands of followers before crashing his Toyota Fortuner into a barrier.
The terrifying incident unfolded on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway near Ghaziabad’s Masuri area, where Anurag, visibly emotional, livestreamed himself speeding at over 140 kmph. Choking back tears, he pleaded, “And I hope…when I return in my next birth, please give me love, mummy. I desperately need love.”
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He also said he needed courage and encouragement, claiming he had no one to turn to.
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Over 80,000 viewers watched in real-time, reacting with hearts, crying emojis, and panicked messages. “Let’s go for a final drive,” Anurag said before turning the camera to show his speeding car.
Moments later, he screamed, “And it’s a goodbye,” as the vehicle smashed into a roadside barrier. The harrowing footage quickly circulated on social media platforms left fans horrified.
Manager confirms ICU admission, appeals for calm
Following the incident, Anurag’s manager addressed the public with an official update. In a statement shared on social media, he wrote, “On behalf of Team UK Rider, I as Anurag Dobhal’s manager confirm that he is currently under medical observation in hospital. We request everyone to please treat this as the official statement and avoid continuous calls regarding the situation. If there are any further updates, we will share them at the appropriate time.”
Hours later, another update confirmed that Anurag had been moved to a different hospital and admitted to the ICU. “Please pray for him. We are in touch with doctors & everyone else. Thanks to people who have been supporting us, specially thanks to the fans who helped me figure out his location and got help for him, aap log bhagwan ho sach ma,” his manager added.
A troubling pattern: Second suicide attempt
This alarming live-streamed crash came just days after Anurag shared a disturbing note on Instagram, claiming mental harassment and family issues.
In his post, he accused his parents and siblings of torment, alleging they opposed his inter-caste marriage and did not allow his wife, Ritika, to enter the family home. At that time, he also admitted to having attempted suicide earlier.
His brother Kalam Ink responded to the claims calling them “one-sided” and suggesting that Anurag’s actions were aimed at gaining social media attention.
Celebrities speak out
The incident sparked reactions from the entertainment industry and social media personalities who used their platforms to raise awareness about mental health.
Aly Goni shared emotional message on Instagram condemning trolling Anurag faced: “Uss ladke ne aapni video daali aur zaahir kiya aapne aap ko logon ke saamne ki uski life mein jo bhi chal raha hai. Aur logon ne usko kya diya return mein? Hasi, mazak, troll. Abhi sunane main aaya hai ki usne chalti hui gaadi main suicide karne ki koshish ki hai highway pe. I hope woh theek ho but sad reality. Shame on you guys for making fun of him. Aap sabko upar waala dekh raha hai. I hope he’s fine.”
Translation: “That boy shared his video and openly expressed what was happening in his life. And what did people give him in return? Laughter, mockery, and trolling. Now I’ve heard he tried to commit suicide in a moving car on the highway. I hope he’s okay, but this is the sad reality. Shame on you all. God is watching everyone.”
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Comedian Munawar Faruqui also voiced concern over public reaction to mental health issues: “I will talk about mental health. We always say someone’s mental health is very real and serious. We always tell others to talk about their problems, but koi insaan agar baat karne aata hai toh hum mazak udaate hain uska. Yeh internet ko kya bana diya tumne? Koi share karne aayega toh tum usko bologe views ke liye kar raha hai.”
Translation: “We always stress that mental health is serious. But when someone comes forward to talk, we make fun of them. What have we made the internet into? People will now hesitate to share because they fear being accused of doing it for views.”
As of now, Anurag is under close medical supervision in the ICU, with doctors monitoring his physical and psychological state.
(If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or thoughts of self-harm, please do not stay silent. Reach out to friends, family, or trained professionals immediately.)
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